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Discover what it's like to be an accountant with ICAEW. Learn about the daily responsibilities, explore the benefits of the profession, and find out how to embark on your own accounting career. Get insights from experts and access further information to guide you on your path to becoming a chartered accountant.

Explore accounting careers

Learn about diverse accounting fields in our trio of educational videos below! Dive into the realities of accountancy, understand the true nature of audits, and explore the intriguing world of forensic accounting. Gain insights from experts and discover if a career in accounting is right for you!
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What is being an accountant really like?

Uncover what a career in accountancy is all about! We'll explore the profession, opportunities, and future potential. Watch now to see if it's right for you!
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What is audit?

Take a deeper dive into audit—an introductory look into this area of expertise, beyond just a general overview.
Educational

What is forensic accounting?

Get introduced to forensic accounting—learn what it’s all about with a simple, easy-to-follow overview.
Educational

What is being an accountant really like?

Uncover what a career in accountancy is all about! We'll explore the profession, opportunities, and future potential. Watch now to see if it's right for you!
Watch video
Educational

What is being an accountant really like?

Uncover what a career in accountancy is all about! We'll explore the profession, opportunities, and future potential. Watch now to see if it's right for you!
Watch video
Educational

What is being an accountant really like?

Uncover what a career in accountancy is all about! We'll explore the profession, opportunities, and future potential. Watch now to see if it's right for you!
Watch video

ACA stories

Read the stories of those who are currently studying the ACA or ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business, as well as those who have qualified as ICAEW Chartered Accountants. Learn about what route they took and why, as well as what they enjoy about their jobs and what they hope to achieve in future.

Louise Waters

Accounts Assistant
L J Fairburn & Son
"The sky’s the limit once you’ve got that qualification."
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Dale Pollitt

Director and Co-owner
Ryans Chartered Accountants
“What being an accountant means is being that trusted advisor, to be able to make a difference in people’s lives.”
Learn more

Evie Dolega-Ossowski

Internal Auditor
Marks & Spencer
“Through having the ACA, being a chartered accountant, you have those values of being integral and honest, People really want your advice to really make a difference.”
Read more

Vincent Egunlae

Investment Banker & Founder
The Open Private School
“When I started my career, you have very much of an idea that it’s going go like ABC, but I suppose that’s the brilliance of having the ACA, you can do anything.”
Read more

Corrine Thompson

Founder and CEO
ECAP Financial
“ I love working in areas which I’m passionate about – fashion and ecommerce. ”
Read more

Louise Waters

Accounts Assistant
L J Fairburn & Son
"The sky’s the limit once you’ve got that qualification."
Read more

Dale Pollitt

Director and Co-owner
Ryans Chartered Accountants
“What being an accountant means is being that trusted advisor, to be able to make a difference in people’s lives.”
Read more

Evie Dolega-Ossowski

Internal Auditor
Marks & Spencer
“Through having the ACA, being a chartered accountant, you have those values of being integral and honest, People really want your advice to really make a difference.”
Read more

Vincent Egunlae

Investment Banker & Founder
The Open Private School
“When I started my career, you have very much of an idea that it’s going go like ABC, but I suppose that’s the brilliance of having the ACA, you can do anything.”
Read more

Corrine Thompson

Founder and CEO
ECAP Financial
“ I love working in areas which I’m passionate about – fashion and ecommerce. ”
Read more

Louise Waters

Accounts Assistant
(London, UK)
"The sky’s the limit once you’ve got that qualification."
Read more

Dale Pollitt

Director and Co-owner
Ryans Chartered Accountants
“What being an accountant means is being that trusted advisor, to be able to make a difference in people’s lives.”
Read more

Evie Dolega-Ossowski

Internal Auditor
Marks & Spencer
“Through having the ACA, being a chartered accountant, you have those values of being integral and honest, People really want your advice to really make a difference.”
Read more

Vincent Egunlae

Investment Banker & Founder
The Open Private School
“When I started my career, you have very much of an idea that it’s going go like ABC, but I suppose that’s the brilliance of having the ACA, you can do anything.”
Read more

Corrine Thompson

Founder and CEO
ECAP Financial
“ I love working in areas which I’m passionate about – fashion and ecommerce. ”
Read more

How to become a chartered accountant

To qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant you must complete the ACA, a highly-respected professional qualification that requires students to complete at least three years on-the-job training while passing a series of exams. You can start your training by completing ICAEW's Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB), which is made up of the first six modules of the ACA, before going on to complete the rest of the qualification.

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Why a career in chartered accountancy?

If you think chartered accountants spend their lives confined to their desks, then think again. They are sitting on the boards of multinational companies, testifying in court and advising governments, as well as supporting charities and businesses from every industry all over the world.

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Find your route

Find the right route for you to complete the ACA qualification and become a chartered accountant with ICAEW.

Here you can explore tailored training options based on your location and career stage. Whether you're a school leaver, university student, or apprentice, you'll find valuable resources to help you navigate your journey with ICAEW. Start discovering the best route for you today!

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This is accountancy

ICAEW Chartered Accountants are highly skilled innovators who empower businesses, strengthen communities, build sustainable economies, and lead with integrity.

Watch the video to find out where a career in accountancy could take you.

School leaver opportunities

Becoming a chartered accountant is the gateway to a career spent creating positive change and shaping economies, communities and the world around you. In this guide, we will show you how to begin your journey, what it involves, and the many paths available to you.

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